Electricity data resources
23 reference sections below, every number from EIA, EPA, NOAA, FEMA, DOE or the Census Bureau, each page with its source and retrieval date.
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Sources
| Source | Data period | Retrieved | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIA retail sales and EIA-861 | 2010 to 2026 | 1 Oct 2026 | Prices, utilities, reliability |
| Census ACS 2023 and 2023 boundaries | 2019 to 2023 | 1 Oct 2026 | Income, housing, maps |
| NOAA, FEMA, DOE, EPA | see each page | 2 Oct 2026 | Storms, risk, burden, emissions |
Questions
What is on this site?
5,771 pages: state, county, city and utility pages, rankings, guides, calculators and monthly reports, all from public data.
Where do the numbers come from?
EIA, EPA, NOAA, FEMA, DOE and the Census Bureau. Each page lists the source, data period and the date we retrieved it.
Can I download the data?
Yes. Every table has a CSV link, and the data page lists the full files.
How often is it updated?
Monthly prices follow the EIA release; the latest month in the data is Jul 2026. Annual layers update when the source publishes.
Do you show supplier plan prices?
No. In retail-choice states the price depends on the plan, and there is no free source for plan prices.
How do I find my utility?
Use the ZIP lookup or open your state page, which lists every company with 1,000+ home accounts.
Where do I start if my bill is too high?
The help pages list assistance programmes and shutoff rules by state, and the guides explain each line of a bill.
Is this advice?
No. The pages report public data and our own calculations, labelled as scenarios where we assume inputs.